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Shelley's Francolin

shelley's francolin, francolin de shelley, Scleroptila shelleyi, birds of kenya, wildlife of kenya, birds of Nairobi park
Names, conservation status and distribution
shelley's francolin, francolin de shelley, Scleroptila shelleyi, birds of kenya, wildlife of kenya, birds of Nairobi park
Nairobi National Park
shelley's francolin, francolin de shelley, Scleroptila shelleyi, birds of kenya, wildlife of kenya, birds of Nairobi park
Nairobi National Park
shelley's francolin, francolin de shelley, Scleroptila shelleyi, birds of kenya, wildlife of kenya, birds of Nairobi park
Nairobi National Park
shelley's francolin, francolin de shelley, Scleroptila shelleyi, birds of kenya, wildlife of kenya, birds of Nairobi park
Nairobi National Park

Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. Medium-sized, beautifully-patterned francolin. Shows rufous patches in the wings in flight. Found on the ground in areas with thick grass, ranging from pure grassland to lush woodland. Call is a rhythmic up-and-down repeated “chil-it, chil-chow”. Generally scarce, shy, and retiring. Range does not overlap extensively with similar francolins. Combination of complex facial pattern and belly heavily barred black-and-white are always diagnostic.

Source : Wikipedia / ebird